St Benedict's Catholic School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Secondary
Post 16
PUPILS
950
AGES
11 - 18
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Academy converter
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How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(05/04/2022)
Full Report - All Reports
75%
NATIONAL AVG. 38%
5+ GCSEs grade 9-4 (standard pass or above) including English and maths



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Progress Compared With All Other Schools

UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 15% of schools in England) Below Average (About 18% of schools in England) Average (About 35% of schools in England) Above Average (About 16% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 16% of schools in England)

School Results Over Time

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% of pupils who achieved 5+ GCSEs grade 9-4
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% of pupils who achieved GCSE grade 5 or above in both English and maths
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% of pupils who achieved 3 A levels at AAB or higher
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Beetons Way
Bury St Edmunds
IP32 6RH
01284753512

School Description

Pupils say that their school is a happy place where they feel safe and accepted. They know that their teachers look after them and provide them with the support they need. Pupils demonstrate very positive attitudes to their work. It is important for them to be the best they can be. They are also respectful, kind and compassionate towards each other, their teachers and visitors to the school. Older students are mature and self-assured, and support younger pupils in and out of the classroom. Pupils interact well with each other and with their teachers. They help each other in class. They listen carefully and appreciate others’ hard work. Instances of low-level disruption are very rare. Bullying hardly exists. Should it happen, it is dealt with swiftly. Pupils flourish as a result of the school’s powerful caring ethos. Pupils are open minded and confident. They embrace diversity, respect difference and understand other world religions. Pupils say, ‘It is a school where it is okay to be different.’

St Benedict's Catholic School Parent Reviews



unlock % Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>52, "agree"=>41, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 211 responses up to 07-04-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>61, "agree"=>34, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 211 responses up to 07-04-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>44, "agree"=>45, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>3} UNLOCK Figures based on 211 responses up to 07-04-2022
My Child Has Not Been Bullied Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>63, "strongly_agree"=>11, "agree"=>11, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>6} UNLOCK Figures based on 211 responses up to 07-04-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>31, "agree"=>49, "disagree"=>13, "strongly_disagree"=>1, "dont_know"=>5} UNLOCK Figures based on 211 responses up to 07-04-2022
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>32, "strongly_agree"=>32, "agree"=>22, "disagree"=>9, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>2} UNLOCK Figures based on 211 responses up to 07-04-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>39, "agree"=>24, "disagree"=>16, "strongly_disagree"=>11, "dont_know"=>11} UNLOCK Figures based on 38 responses up to 07-04-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>50, "agree"=>40, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>5} UNLOCK Figures based on 211 responses up to 07-04-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>45, "agree"=>44, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>1, "dont_know"=>3} UNLOCK Figures based on 211 responses up to 07-04-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>52, "agree"=>39, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>4, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 211 responses up to 07-04-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>34, "agree"=>51, "disagree"=>11, "strongly_disagree"=>1, "dont_know"=>2} UNLOCK Figures based on 211 responses up to 07-04-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>49, "agree"=>48, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 211 responses up to 07-04-2022
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>39, "agree"=>42, "disagree"=>11, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>4} UNLOCK Figures based on 211 responses up to 07-04-2022
Yes No {"yes"=>93, "no"=>7} UNLOCK Figures based on 211 responses up to 07-04-2022

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This school is an academy and does not conform to the general school admission criteria set down by the Local Education Authority.